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assistant referee

British  

noun

  1. soccer the official name for linesman

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The bizarre spat between the Blades duo led to the video assistant referee checking for a possible red card, but no action was taken.

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Former assistant referee Darren Cann, who oversaw more than 1,000 professional matches, described the clash between Gueye and Keane as "unusual".

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David Moyes said the video assistant referee "needed to go to Specsavers" after some important decisions went against his team when these two sides drew 1-1 at St Mary's Stadium in October - including what he called a "judo move" by a Southampton defender inside their box.

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In addition to an improper conduct charge for allegedly throwing a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee, Fulham boss Silva has also been charged with misconduct for comments he made following the FA Cup defeat.

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Silva is also facing an improper conduct charge for allegedly throwing a water bottle in the direction of the assistant referee.

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